English footballer (born 2000)
Jonathan Edward Russell (born 9 October 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One side Barnsley.[3] Born in England, he represents the Jamaica national team.
Club career
Born in Hounslow, Russell joined Chelsea at under-7 level.[4] He turned professional in October 2017.[4] He moved on loan to Accrington Stanley in October 2020.[5] He moved to Huddersfield Town in July 2021.[2] He scored his first goal for the club on 23 February 2022 when he scored a late winner in a 2–1 win against Cardiff City.[6]
On 31 January 2023, Russell joined EFL League One side Barnsley for an undisclosed fee.[7][8]
International career
On 13 September 2022, Russell was called up by the Jamaica national football team.[9]
On 26 March 2023, Russell makes his debut for Jamaica in the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League group play match against Mexico entering in the 66th minute for Ravel Morrison.[10]
Style of play
He has been described as "a very tall box-to-box midfield player who can also play as a number 10 and has a great eye for a pass".[4]
Personal life
Russell is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.[11]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 13 April 2024
International
- As of match played 2 July 2023[16]
- Scores and results list Jamaica's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Russell goal.[16]
References
- ^ Jon Russell at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ a b "B TEAM: MIDFIELDER JON RUSSELL SIGNS!". www.htafc.com. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
- ^ Jon Russell at Soccerway. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ a b c "Jon Russell". Chelsea F.C.
- ^ "Stanley sign Chelsea teenager Russell". BBC Sport.
- ^ Hartrick, David (24 February 2022). "Huddersfield Town hero Jon Russell has message for fans after huge Cardiff win". YorkshireLive.
- ^ "Transfer: Jon Russell Joins Barnsley". Huddersfield Town AFC. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 1 February 2023.
- ^ "Barnsley sign Shaw, Hayton and Russell". BBC Sport.
- ^ Jamieson, Stuart (13 September 2022). "Huddersfield's Jon Russell lands Jamaica call-up". YorkshireLive.
- ^ "Jon Russell". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ McGrath, Mike (13 May 2022). "Meet English football's only Mormon... and why he has such faith in Huddersfield's Premier League dream". Daily Telegraph.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jon Russell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 March 2021.
- ^ "Games played by Jon Russell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Jon Russell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Jon Russell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 22 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Jon Russell". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
